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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,360.29, 14,297.21 and 5,644.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,360.29, 14,297.21 and 5,644.56 is: 7,789.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,360.29 : 14,297.21 = 5,644.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,360.29/14,297.21 = 5,644.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,360.29x = 14,297.21 × 5,644.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,360.29x = 80,701,459.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,701,459.68/10,360.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,789.50

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